RYCV training boats in action RYCV's Elliot 5.9 training boats being put though their paces

 

The Scheme is broken up into five units that you can progress through to achieve your personal goals. Each unit involves 12 to 16 hours of tuition (depending on the level of the unit) and covers both theory and practical, with the emphisis being on practical " Time on Water"

 

The Royal Yacht Club of Victoria is the second club in Australia to be accredited by Yachting Australia to run this scheme and as such we are able to offer the following courses;

 

At the end of this course you should have a basic understanding of safety equipment and practices (including man overboard), a basic understanding of sailing terms, parts of a boat and how to rig a boat, basic knots, a basic understanding of the wind, how to tack and gybe a boat and trim sails on all points of sailing.

 

Upcoming Keelboat Crew courses ( Click on the course you are interested in for more information and/or to enrol online). Cost $390

 

 

 

This Course builds on all the skills learnt in Keelboat Crew to a higher level and gives the participant the skills needed to  progress to Keelboat Spinnaker.   

 

Upcoming Keelboat Helm courses (click on the course you are interested in for more infromation). Cost $390

This course teaches the skills needed to hoist, trim, gybe, drop and pack a symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnaker.

 

The participant will begin to understand the dynamics of advanced sail trim, boat equipment, balance, race structure and rules.

 

Keelboat Seamanship 

This unit aims to equip participants with advanced sailing and boathandling techniques which will enable them to take a small yacht into familar waters by day. Cost $390

 

 

 

We run these courses with a ratio of three students to one instructor, so everyone gets time developing the three main skills of sailing; helming, main sheet and headsail trim.

 

The courses are generally run over two, six hour sessions and can be over one weekend, successive weekends or during the week. However we have the ability to tailor these times to suit you, so if you have a group of two or three people who would like to learn, or advance their sailing skills, then please contact us to arrange a program that suits you. Each course is priced at $390.00 per person and includes insurance, log books, YA registration and text book.

 

The Discover Sailing Experience is Ideal for people who are new to sailing.  In the three hour experience, you will receive a safety and sailing briefing dockside, before heading out for a thrilling and enjoyable sail in a fun and safe environment.  You will be in the care of our Yachting Australia qualified Keelboat Instructors at all times.  Upon return to shore you are invited to the Club rooms to enjoy a complementary drink while debriefing from the days sailing experience.

People of all backgrounds, age and abilities are welcome to participate in a Discover Sailing Experience, Partners, friends, work colleagues and families can participate together.  Bookings cam be made as a group or individually to meet other people new to sailing. $90 per person (3Hr Session, Safety Gear included)

If you can get a couple of friends together we can run a course for you to suit your requirements. please email or call 9397 1277

Upcoming Discover Sailing Experience's. Cost $90